Ok, So i am putting on a 2 piece underdrive set, and deleting the smog pump. I can only feel like 2 bolts on the smog pump. The right side of it (facing the front of the engine), looks like it is connected to the AC bracket..? Do i have to pull off the AC to get the smog pump out?? That doesnt sound right to me. Also, what else can i get rid of to clean up the engine bay. There is a little black odd shaped thing, right behind the AC compressor, that has like 3 or 4 hoses plugged into it. Can i remove it? Also can i remove the Canister on the drivers front? What Hoses do i need to plug? I don't have a camera, or i would take some pictures. I will try to find some online.

Also, i started pulling off my TPI last night, so i can put my new manifold and TB on. Is there anything I NEED to know before doing so? So far i have the Plenum, TB, and Runners off. The fuel rails are still on. I need to test my injectors once i get them off. Can this be done easily?

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. This is my first time ripping this far into my engine, sorry about so many questions. I will keep replying to this post with my progress. Hope you guys can help.... As soon as i get home from work i will be diving in again.

*edit* i tried searching, but couldnt find what i needed. sorry if this has been gone over 25,000,000,000 times.

 

The thing circled is what iam talking about.....